Dental veneer is a thin layer of restorative material approx. 0.4 – 0.8mm placed over a tooth surface that is damaged. Veneers meet the highest standards of modern cosmetic dentistry. Grinding of the tooth surface in order to abbreviate it, is minimal due to the fact that veneers are placed on the external, visible part of the tooth. Veneers can guarantee you natural look since they are made of thin layers of ceramic material which allows the colour adjustment to the neighboring teeth.
When are the dental veneers the best choice for You?
Veneers guarantee great results in:
- surface damage of the dental enamel, bad whiteness of the teeth or color change
- minor dental erosion, holes and spaces between teeth (Diastema)
- scratched or broken teeth
Standard procedure:
The usual procedure involves treating the front parts of the teeth, from left to right molar (usually 6 teeth), however number of teeth varies according to the patient's wishes or advice of the dentist. In most cases, in order to get the best results it is necessary to whiten your teeth, the ones that are positioned next to teeth on which the veneers (facets) have been applied, in order to achieve a uniform shade of white.
The procedure is based on removing the surface layer of the dental enamel approx 0.4 - 0.8 mm and shortening the edge of the bite for approx. 1.5 - 2 mm. After taking the print of the teeth, follows the further processing in the laboratory in order to make adequate veneers. Veneers are processed individually in the dental laboratory in order to adapt them to the natural appearance of your teeth.
Treatment number and duration:
Veneers can be completed in 2 visits to the dentist, within 5 – 7 days. The exact treatment duration depends on the amount of veneers and dental laboratory abilities. During your first visit and consultations dentist can also, if so agreed, remove the surface layer of the enamel, shorten your teeth and take the print of the teeth. Veneers are applied during the second visit. The procedure is done under the local anesthesia which makes it painless.
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If dental veneers are not the optimal solution for you (according to your assessment or advice of a dentist), ideal alternative for you are Ceramic crowns on zirconium oxide.